A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed after he admitted engaging in sexual activity in front of a child. 

Julian Harriss appeared in the dock of Oxford Crown Court on Monday (April 19) and pleaded guilty to the three counts.

It was said how the offences took place over a decade between 2010 and 2020, when the girl was under 16. 

The 51-year-old of Britannia Road, Banbury, was jailed for 21 months' in prison and was made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years after his release. 

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Kelly Gilbert, said: “Harriss engaged in sexual activity in front of a child which is a criminal offence and had an impact that stayed with the victim.

“I would like to thank the victim for coming forward and reporting this to us. This has been a lengthy investigation for the victim.

“We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to please report no matter the length of time that has passed.

“It will be investigated and we will always look to work with the CPS to bring offenders such as Harriss to justice.”

Anyone who wishes to report a sexual offence should call 101 or 999 if it is an emergency.

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